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Electric connector

a technology of electrical connectors and connector terminals, applied in the direction of coupling devices, coupling devices, coupling devices, etc., can solve the problems of circuit board p deformation, defective electrical contact between circuit board p and the connector terminal, and ensure the contact stability. , the effect of preventing the reduction of the contact load

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-08-22
DAIICHI SEIKO CO LTD
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an electrical connector that ensures stable contact with a circuit board by preventing reduction in the load at which a connector terminal makes contact with the board. The connector includes a structure that prevents the terminal spaces and circuit board from falling apart from each other, reducing the compressive force exerted on the connector housing at the rear of the connector terminal. This prevents a gap between the terminal space and circuit board from being widened and ensures stable contact resistance. The connector can also maintain its performance even after repeated use over time.

Problems solved by technology

The lowered contact load brings problems that the stability in electrical contact between the card edge connector 10x and the circuit board P is degraded, specifically; the circuit board P is easily taken off the connector housing 110x, and / or oscillation brings the defectiveness in electrical contact between the circuit board P and the connector terminal 120x.

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first embodiment

[0044]An electrical connector (hereinafter, called “a card edge connector”) in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention is described hereinbelow with reference to the drawings.

[0045]As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, when a connector 20 equipped in a metal case including therein electronic devices used for an automobile is inserted into a card edge connector 10 in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention, the card edge connector 10 electrically connects the electronic devices to cables C electrically connected to the card edge connector 10.

[0046]As illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 7, the card edge connector 10 includes a connector housing 110 and a plurality of connector terminals 120.

[0047]The connector housing 110 is a resin-molded product. The connector housing 110 is designed to include a slot 111 into which a circuit board P of the connector 20 is to be inserted, a circular slot 112 into which a connector housing 21 of the connector 20 is to be i...

second embodiment

[0075]FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a card edge connector in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0076]Parts or elements that correspond to those of the card edge connector in accordance with the first embodiment have been provided with the same reference numerals, operate in the same manner as corresponding parts or elements in the first embodiment, unless explicitly explained hereinbelow, and are not explained in detail.

[0077]In the card edge connector in accordance with the second embodiment, the linear grooves 116 are formed at opposite sidewalls of the partition wall 113a at a different height from each other, as illustrated in FIG. 10. Specifically, the linear groove 116 formed at a left sidewall of a certain partition wall 113a is situated lower than the linear groove 116 formed at a right sidewall of the partition wall 113a, for instance. In other words, the linear groove 116 formed at a left sidewall of a certain partition wall 113a is situ...

third embodiment

[0080]FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a card edge connector in accordance with the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0081]Parts or elements that correspond to those of the card edge connector in accordance with the first embodiment have been provided with the same reference numerals, operate in the same manner as corresponding parts or elements in the first embodiment, unless explicitly explained hereinbelow, and are not explained in detail.

[0082]In the card edge connector in accordance with the third embodiment, a combination of the linear grooves 116 and the projections 121c in a first terminal space 113 is located at a different height from a height of a combination of the linear grooves 116 and the projections 121c in a second terminal space 113 located adjacent to the first terminal space 113.

[0083]The projections 121c of the sheath 120 are formed in accordance with the linear grooves 116. Accordingly, the sheath 120 corresponding to the first terminal space 113 i...

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Abstract

The electrical connector includes a connector housing having a slot into which a circuit board is to be inserted, and a plurality of connector terminals to be inserted into the connector housing, the connector housing including terminal spaces into which the connector terminals are inserted, and partition walls partitioning the terminal spaces from adjacent ones, the connector terminals each including a sheath to be inserted into one of the terminal spaces, and a resilient contact making electrical contact with the circuit board, the electrical connector including a convex and a concave for preventing the terminal spaces and the circuit board from falling apart from each other, the convex being formed on opposite sidewalls of the sheath, and the concave being formed at the partition walls.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The invention relates to an electric connector in which, when a circuit hoard having circuit terminals is inserted into a slot formed at the electric connector, connector terminals make electrical contact with the circuit terminals.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]An example of an electric connector which is called a card edge connector and into which a circuit board on which circuit terminals are formed at an edge is inserted is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. H5(1993)-84053, for instance.[0005]In the electric connector disclosed in the Publication, a connector housing is designed to have therein terminal spaces vertically formed by two stages, and a slot into which a circuit hoard is to be inserted, extending from a front of the connector housing and between the upper and lower terminal spaces. Terminals are inserted into the upper and lower terminal spaces. Each of the term...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H01R13/40
CPCH01R13/40H01R13/4226H01R12/721
Inventor ENDO, TAKAYOSHIMATSUSHITA, DAISUKE
Owner DAIICHI SEIKO CO LTD
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